Grant Writing Associate Position

Core responsibilities:

• Draft grant applications and proposals
• Conduct prospect research
• Help prepare client presentations and reports
• Communicate with client staff to collect materials, organize meetings, and distribute information
• Document client meetings and help coordinate/execute follow up
• Handle relevant administrative tasks (e.g. mailing, filing)

This role supports nonprofit organizations in securing funding through grant writing and fundraising consulting, enabling them to advance their missions and create positive social change.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and record of academic excellence
• Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically and work analytically
• Comfort working in a casual, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects
• Facility with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and research databases

Benefits and growth opportunities:

• Exposure to diverse nonprofit clients and challenges
• Experience in core fundraising skills (grant writing, communications, research, data management)
• Opportunity to work with seasoned nonprofit professionals
• Encouragement and expectation of professional growth and development
• Increased responsibility with time and experience
• Opportunity to grow to take on client projects and work independently

DLBHicks LLC is a fundraising consulting practice providing planning, training, consulting and management services to nonprofit organizations, with core practices including foundation and corporate grants, major gift/capital campaigns, and development planning.